Does the 2008 Buell XB12XT have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Buell XB12XT recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Buell XB12XT?

4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Buell XB12XT recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Buell XB12XT. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buell been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buell dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Buell XB12XT recalls, newest first

October 14, 2008NHTSA 08V538000624 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary: Buell is recalling 624 my 2008-2009 XB12XT and my 2009 XB12XP motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed.
Consequence: This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the windshield's two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. The recall began on October 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4080.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2008 Buell XB12XT with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Fuel system1
Gasoline1
Service brakes1
Visibility1
Visibility/wiper1

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Questions

Does the 2008 Buell XB12XT have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Buell XB12XT recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Buell XB12XT?: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.